HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1339290-michael-lessard-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:19 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MICHAEL LESSARD INC
Doing business as SUPERIOR TOWING & RECOVERY & C & M TOWING
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Florida average 25.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (352) 629-4353, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC516363.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC516363 | Primary | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ECAP6IICCA00038202 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 11, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 5 · Florida avg 25.6%
2 of 6 · Florida avg 10.0%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | FL | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2026 | FL | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2025 | FL | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 16, 2025 | FL | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2025 | FL | 2 | 4 | No |
| Mar 4, 2025 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Florida average covers 72,706 vehicle and 135,715 driver inspections of all Florida-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 17 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | 61.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 16.7% | 5.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 8.3% | 20.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices not attached/not able to be secured Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDNS | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LSLDMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 1 | 0 |
| Battery - Not protected Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39330B | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Florida column is the mix across all Florida-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Ocala, FL | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 2026 | Ocala, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Ocala, FL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1339290 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC516363 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL LESSARD INC |
| DBA name | SUPERIOR TOWING & RECOVERY & C & M TOWING |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 120,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 1, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
Questions about MICHAEL LESSARD INC
What does MICHAEL LESSARD INC's operating authority allow?
MC516363: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MICHAEL LESSARD INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL LESSARD INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1339290. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (352) 629-4353, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC516363, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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